This poem was written by a 13 year old boy who died of a brain tumor that he had battled for four years. He died on December 14, 1997. He gave this to his mom before he died. His name was Ben.

My First Christmas In Heaven

I see the countless 

Christmas trees 

around the world below 

With tiny lights, like Heaven's stars,

reflecting on the snow

The sight is so spectacular, 

please wipe away the tear 

For I am spending Christmas with

Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs 

that people hold so dear 

But the sounds of music can't compare 

with the Christmas choir up here.

I have no words to tell you, 

the joy their voices bring, 

For it is beyond description, 

to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me, 

I see the pain inside your heart. 

But I am not so far away, 

We really aren't apart.

So be happy for me, dear ones, 

You know I hold you dear. 

And be glad I'm spending Christmas 

with Jesus Christ this year.

I sent you each a special gift, 

from my heavenly home above. 

I sent you each a memory 

of my undying love.

After all, love is a gift more precious 

than pure gold. 

was always most important 

the stories Jesus told.

Please love and keep each other, 

my Father said to do. 

I can't count the blessing or love 

has for each of you.

So have a Merry Christmas and 

Wipe away that tear

Remember, I am spending Christmas with

Jesus Christ this year